Another family spokesperson said: “We just want him home to his girls, we just want to know he’s okay.”

Family and friends have taken to carrying out searches of their own, walking through woods and local areas on a nightly basis.

Inspector Andy Smith of GMP’s Wigan District, said: “We are concerned for Scott’s welfare and need to ensure that he’s reunited with his family as soon as we possibly can.

“I would like anyone who may know of his whereabouts, or who may have seen him since the morning of 20th March 2018, to contact us as soon as possible by calling 101 and quoting reference number 1080 of 220318 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”